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Tyres Under Pressure? The Motor Ombudsman reports that failing to maintain tyres is an expensive omission…

11th June 2024

'Make Time For Tyres': Check your tyre pressures and treads... advises The Motor Ombudsman. They tell us: (All words and images from The Motor Ombudsman). A study by The Motor Ombudsman has revealed that the nation’s drivers may be unnecessarily forfeiting the use of at least £112 million worth of tyres every year due to under- inflation An estimated 57% of cars on UK roads are … [Read more...]

Motor Ombudsman Survey shows that many motorists are diligent regarding tyre checks

15th June 2021

Motor Ombudsman poll shows that tyre checks are not left behind by UK motorists going on staycations... An online YouGov study commissioned by The Motor Ombudsman has revealed that over three quarters of car users (77%) would personally check or have someone in their household look at the condition of their vehicle’s tyres prior to going on a summer staycation The research … [Read more...]

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